Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-WDTX-12863764-MS which closes on January 23, 2026. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for performing essential IT tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the United States Attorney's Office IT systems. Typical work assignments will include: Maintain network architecture and infrastructure, and configure and maintain servers, hubs, routers and switches. Perform file management functions (e.g., allocation, deletion, backup, recovery, upgrades). Diagnose computer hardware, software, or system malfunctions or problems. Install, integrate, or configure information systems network hardware or software. Perform storage management (e.g., configures or installs drives, monitor utilization or performance). Use computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate data, files, or other information. Provide technical advice or assistance to others. Respond to requests or resolve complaints from customers. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: specialized experience or education. Specialized Experience: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience includes Information Technology concepts, methods, and analysis, and may involve maintaining network architecture and infrastructure, including SharePoint-based intranet systems; resolving hardware and software problems related to both general IT systems and SharePoint environment performance; providing IT concepts, methods, standards, and practices; configuring, managing, and supporting SharePoint sites and workflows; deploying software and updates using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM); creating and maintaining automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell); and providing customer service by assisting end users with IT-related issues. Education: A PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree AND this education is either in one of the following fields OR provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the following fields and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. This experience could have been gained in the federal, public, or private sector. Specialized Experience: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Qualifying experience includes performing the following @types of duties: installing and maintaining network systems, including file and utility server configurations and maintenance; configuring and maintaining servers, hubs, routers, switches, including SharePoint-based intranet sites; installing network upgrades; performing network diagnostics and resolving network problems; assessing IT policy needs; implementing procedures to ensure information systems reliability; installing hardware and software; managing software deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM); developing and implementing automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell); and providing customer service by assisting end users with IT-related issues. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
